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William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire KG PC (c. 1673 – 1729 ) was a British nobleman and politician, the eldest son of William Cavendish, 1st Duke Of Devonshire and Lady Mary Butler. He married The Hon. Rachel Russell ( 1674 – 1725 ), daughter of William, Lord Russell on June 21 , 1688 . They had four children:
A prominent Whig , he was sworn of the Privy Council in 1707, and served as Lord President Of The Council from 1716 to 1717 and 1725 to 1729. EXTERNAL LINKS |